Brian Ashcraft

Alchemist role-playing series Atelier is making the leap to the PS3. According to the latest issue of Japanese Dengeki PlayStation, new title Atelier Rorona is on the PS3.

The Japanese franchise commenced in 1997 with PlayStation title Atelier Marie ~The Alchemist of Salburg~. The games, best known for their alchemy mechanics, have largely appeared on the PS platform — with a few games showing up on other systems like the Dreamcast, the Game Boy Advance and the Nintendo DS.

A full reveal is reveal is promised for the March 27 issue of Dengeki PlayStation. Japanese retail listings are pegging the game for a June 25 release.